Dogs in Canton of Aargau, Switzerland: rules, tax and travel
In Aargau the dog tax is CHF 120 a year, dogs must be registered in AMICUS within 10 days, and dogs must be on a leash in forest and at the forest edge from 1 April to 31 July.
Fixed cantonal tax; municipalities keep the share beyond CHF 20.
The national rules for Switzerland apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Register within 10 days of taking over or importing a dog: get an AMICUS account via the municipality, then have the vet register the dog. Report transfers and deaths within 10 days.[1]
Dog tax and licence
CHF 120 per dog per year, of which CHF 20 goes to the canton. Rescue, guide, assistance and official service dogs are exempt.[1]
typical 120 CHF a year
No general course. The veterinary service may order training for dogs with above-average risk. A course and test applies to dogs with increased risk potential (Hundeverordnung paragraph 16).[1]
Insurance
Not compulsory for all dogs. Owners of the listed breed types need a keeping permit, which requires liability insurance with at least CHF 1 million cover (Hundeverordnung para 12).[2]
Leash and muzzle
Leash required in forest and at the forest edge from 1 April to 31 July.[1]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.